Thursday, December 31, 2009
I must say that this year has somewhat passed by more quickly than the others and I would say that this year has been a rather 'quiet' year for me, save for the many 21st birthday parties I had to attend and some craziness that happened.
I think I enjoyed school this year (Year 2 sem 2 and Year 3 sem 1) more than the other years that have gone by. I took more interesting modules like my Voice Studies and Production, What is Cinema, Tourism and Spanish. All I never ever intended to take until the Add/Drop period in NTU (Interesting titles and decided to add them as they had vacancies for Voice and Spanish, the other two I managed to get during through subject registration). This was the year I broke my own records as well. =)
I met interesting people(in a good and bad way) during my Minor in Entrepreneurship which I had to fight for. I battled through the difficult period in May and June where there was little sleep (probably the least i've ever experienced in my life!) and caved ourselves up in school all the way! Even did a few firsts during that period like staying in hall for a few weeks and doing stupid things at Timbre.
Attended tons of 21st, I would estimate around 10-20. Didn't have my own, but don't mind it. =) Celebrated with close friends and that's enough.
I remember Petrina was away for the first 6 months of the year and I missed her dearly. Can't believe that in about 2 weeks time, I would be doing the same thing.... This year, I also sent many off at the airport as they were all going on student exchanges!
Now, Ann Gomez has gone too! Felt quite sad about it actually when I sent her off yesterday, because she has been going through the past 2.5 years with me in a not very smooth uni life. We're probably not going to study together anymore because of exchange and industrial attachment at different periods, but I'm really glad to have her in the same course and journeying with me! =)
This year, I also got less involved in NPCC and church. Haha, thinking of which now, I don't know how I spent the "extra" time, because I don't seem to have a lot of free time this year as well, albeit more than last year. I think I spent a lot more time with friends. Many many friends. I just looked through my Facebook photos and indeed, many gatherings and parties. Less of events here and there.
Some unfortunate things happened as well. In July, was helping my friend in a race and $27 in total got stolen. Recently, an incident also happened. But looking back, I believe that some things do happen for a reason. Somehow, I believe that it is God trying to tell me stuff, asking me to be careful in case worse things happen. Who knows right? Bad things happen for us to learn as lessons.
Good things happen as well. We must always count our blessings, big and small. I got to go on the Singapore Flyer for free with my family. It was enjoyable although it was just a simple outing.
Although I didn't get to go on holidays overseas this year (last year 3, this year none, only one day trips to Malaysia twice), I will be going for a 5.5 months trip to US soon. Funny how things work.
I grew more in faith this year I think. Especially praying super hard during exams and before exam results (which shouldn't be the case)!
Attended 2 FOCs this year. Amazing ones. Improved relationships amongst some friends which I am really thankful for. 2.5 years and only now do we sort of appreciate each other. Sharing problems and happiness, spending more time together. Even had a chalet in July and JB trip. =)
Although less time was spent in church, I still had time to spend with them. Miss Pammie poko, Mr old Damien, Little kid Sherman, Blur Mother Sharon, Kind Mother Bev and of course Father James. Thanks for the friendships that continue. I made a promise to God about being involved in church when I get back. Will keep that promise. Yes, John.
I went back to CJ less, but the flame is still burning! =) Gonna help in Mass for the "Bye, Brother". Anyone wants to go for the dinner? $50 per pax!
It's been an interesting and great year! Hope next year will be the same or even better! =)
Happy New Year Everyone! (in 1.5 hrs time!) =)
- Last day of 2009!
by snoopy_lim @ 9:25 PM